Florence in a Day + Citysightseeing Bus

Overview

Treat yourself with our walking tour and visits to the David and to the Uffizi.Enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside riding the bus to the scenic heights of Fiesole and Piazzale Michelangelo.

Tour details

Walking Tour of Historical Center and Close Encounter at the Academy and at the Uffizi plus Citysightseeing bus ticket

• From March 15th to October 30th: from Tuesday to Sunday at 10:00 in English, French and Spanish

Duration: 5 hours with time for lunch (not included)
Meeting point: in Piazza della Repubblica near the “Caffè Le Giubbe Rosse”
Note: Participants are requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of all tours.
Includes: entrance and reservation fees.
Earphones for groups with more than 15 participants.

The bus tour has an open ticket valid for 24 hours from the moment you start using it.

Cancellation policy:
All client cancellations must arrive up to 8 days before the date of the tour to be reimbursed free of charge. If you cancel 8 to 2 days before the date, we keep 10% of the total fee. Further cancellations imply no refund possible. Clients arriving late will not be reimbursed for the missed visit, nor will a client who gets separated from the group during the visit or who does not complete the visit. In case of cancellation of a tour by the tour operator for reasons of force majeur, clients will only be reimbursed for the amount paid for the tour. Tour operator is not responsible for any additional costs in connection with the reimbursement.

Details

Ever wonder why Florence became the birthplace of the Renaissance? Discover facts and secrets of over 2,000 years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to the interior of a 15th century Palazzo, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, on to the marvel of architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome of the Cathedral guarded by the golden “Gates of Paradise” of the Baptistery. Have a close encounter with this fascinating city, understanding and appreciating the background and context of its place in history.

We will visit the Accademia Gallery: Why is the David the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what did he represent in his time? How did the genius of Michelangelo confront the challenge of creating figures of compassion like the Pietà, or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle out of their blocks of marble? Have a close encounter with these timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and time of this consummate artist. The Academy also houses an important collection of paintings from the 14th to the 16th century, plaster casts of famous statues going back to the 19th century, and impressive holdings of Russian icons.

Then, the visit to the Uffizi Gallery: The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most famous museums in the world, and it is housed in the former “uffizi” or “offices” of the Medici Family. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance:
Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and many more. You will recognize and see close-up original world-famous paintings that you have seen all your life in books, magazines, and on TV. You can learn the secrets of the artists’ craft, techniques and tools. Looking at the most famous artworks of the period, you can understand why Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Personalize your museum experience. At the end of the tour, you do not have to rush away. You can remain in the museum until closing time, so you have plenty of opportunity to make your list of personal favorites.

Prices

Price for person: € 85.00

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